go-to option
noun phraseUK /ˈɡəʊ tuː ˈɒpʃən/
US /ˈɡoʊ tuː ˈɑːpʃən/
The thing you pick first because you like it or trust it most.
Pizza is my go-to option when I can't decide what to eat.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most dependable person or thing to turn to in a situation.
When the team needs help, she's the go-to option.
3. A standard or usual selection made without much thought.
For a quick lunch, the corner café is the go-to option.
4. A backup choice kept ready in case the first one fails.
Keep a pencil as a go-to option if your pen runs out.